As part of a massive “big, beautiful bill” that President Donald Trump and Republicans pushed through last summer, Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD’s) who do not qualify for specific exemptions are only permitted to receive SNAP benefits for three months within a three-year period.⁠ ⁠ Those new requirements went into effect on February 1, and as a result, thousands of Illinoisans could soon lose those SNAP benefits on Friday, state officials warn.⁠ ⁠ Illinois residents who have not yet filed paperwork to determine if they qualify for an exemption can still do so, and benefits would be restored to those who qualify, according to federal officials.⁠ ⁠ Still, the idea that thousands of residents could soon lose benefits has area food pantries bracing for a period of uncertainty in the weeks ahead.⁠ ⁠ Tap the 🔗 in our bio to learn more.⁠ ⁠ #snap #bigbeautifulbill #Illinois